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  • There's normally a couple of intermediate steps mainly involving swearing. And some bleeding. You can fit these in around any of the 6 steps above, repeating as necessary.

  • It seems so simple when I put it like this, but I started on the front Sunday evening, checked the forecast and realized I could put it off until tonight. Also wishing I had something other than a junior hacksaw for the stays

  • As someone who's tried a few times with SKS and GB's, a junior hacksaw is not the tool for the job, IMO. I'd be more tempted to pay for someone to do it for me, or just nip down to Wickes and grab a dremel.

  • As someone who's tried a few times with SKS and GB's, a junior hacksaw is not the tool for the job, IMO. I'd be more tempted to pay for someone to do it for me, or just nip down to Wickes and grab a dremel.

    I concur. A dremel and/or a set of bolt cutters can be good. I generally recommend a dremel as you can smooth off any sharp burrs.

  • Yep bolt cutters or dremel much easier. You can also forgo the end caps if you cut the stays to the proper length.

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